"Tiny gateways made of silver are used to bar the passage of spirits, and swords made of coins are used to drive off demons and to break magical bindings."

-Conspiracy X, Forsaken Rites, John Snead

"I never thought to see the surface again. I sat down to eat the last of my food, and this thing came up to me.... It touched my face with its soft hand, and I knew that if I let it have one of my eyes, it would lead me out."